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What math curriculum do you use?

by Irena

Nov 24, 2009

We have matheletics once a year. However, we currently don't do much math on a regular basis, and would like to work on math with kids on a regular basis. Any curriculum to suggest?

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Kevin On 11/24/09, Irena wrote: > We have matheletics once a year. However, we currently > don't do much math on a regular basis, and would like to > work on math with kids on a regular basis. Any curriculum > to suggest?

What grade level? Singapore Primary Math is good for K-5th, and Art of Problem Solving is good for 7th-9th

Nov 26, 2009

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How is your gifted program run?

by jGreen

Nov 27, 2009

Dear Gifted Teachers,

I am a gifted specialist whose district is undergoing a revamp for gifted education. I am looking for input on how other gifted programs are run. I would appreciate your help in offering the following...

Your state School District The number of schools in your district The number of gifted teachers per dist...See More

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Cognative Abilities Test

by Suzie Terrell

Dec 2, 2009

I have misplaced my Directions for Administration booklet for the Kg level of the test - wonder if some one out there would send me a copy of the first five items in each section - can order new forms, but need the items from the directions for administration to administer test now! Deeply appreciate any and all assistance!

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Kevin On 12/02/09, Suzie Terrell wrote: > I have misplaced my Directions for Administration booklet > for the Kg level of the test - wonder if some one out there > would send me a copy of the first five items in each section > - can order new forms, but need the items from the > directions for administration to administer test now! Deeply ...See More

Dec 2, 2009

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Suzie On 12/02/09, Kevin wrote: > On 12/02/09, Suzie Terrell wrote: >> I have misplaced my Directions for Administration booklet >> for the Kg level of the test - wonder if some one out there >> would send me a copy of the first five items in each section >> - can order new forms, but need the items from the >> directions...See More

Dec 3, 2009

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Bloom's Taxonomy Readers Theater

by Ohio Gifted

Dec 4, 2009

When I first started in Gifted Ed. someone told me about a reader's theater to introduce Bloom's Taxonomy. I believe it was called Johnny Meets the Blooms. Has anyone heard of this or does anyone have a copy or know where to get it?

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Didi Is it something you could send to us, or direct us to where we can find it? I'd like a copy...

On 4/14/10, larry erwin wrote: > On 12/04/09, Ohio Gifted wrote: >> When I first started in Gifted Ed. someone told me about a >> reader's theater to introduce Bloom's Taxonomy. I believe >> it was called Johnny Meets the Blo...See More

May 23, 2010

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Ohio Gifted I did manage to find a copy of this reader's theater. If you would like a copy, send me an email: [email removed]

Thanks!

On 5/23/10, Didi wrote: > Is it something you could send to us, or direct us to where we > can find it? I'd like a copy... > > On 4/14/10, larry erwin wrote: >> On 12/04/09, Ohio Gifted wrote:...See More

May 30, 2010

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Teaching Chess--resources?

by Victoria

Dec 6, 2009

Hi there! I'm looking for any good resources for teaching chess. Some of my older students learned it from the previous gifted teacher so I was looking for something to help them advance further or problems to present them, etc. Then I will also be teaching my 2nd through 4th graders the game. I'm using [link removed]?

Thanks so much!

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Gray Know this was an old request, but we are very enthusiastic about our elementary chess program in my district... I use the Michael Kusen book series and materials with my second- fifth graders. Here's a link: [link removed]!

Mar 3, 2010

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FREE POETRY CDs READ BY ALEX SCOURBY & VINCENT PRICE

by Raftery ( 31 years retired teacher)

Dec 23, 2009

Example- Alexander Scourby reading The Highwayman, Gunga Din, If, Paul Revere's Ride, Annabel Lee and many others, plus Vincent Price Reading The Landing of The Pilgrim Fathers, Thanksgiving Day, Paul Revere's Ride, Te Village Blacksmith, The Star-Spangled Banner, The House By The side Of The Road, Trees, The Barefoot Boy, A Visit From St. Nicholas...See More

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Schoolwide Enrichment Model

by Diane

Dec 31, 2009

Are you a gifted elementary teacher who utilizes the School wide Enrichment Model in gifted? Can you share how it works and how you feel about it? --Thanks

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Panama Community Service Program available (13-15 year olds

by Barbara Y. Wills

Jan 2, 2010

This year, AFS-USA is introducing the Panama (2 week) Community Service Program for 13-15 year olds. If you or someone you know might be interested in recruiting and chaperoning 6-10 participants, your trip is free. Contact Stefen Bussey at [email removed].

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Have AFSers read on March for Read Across America

by Barbara Y. Wills

Jan 5, 2010

Dear Fellow Educators,

AFS-USA has thousands of high school foreign students in communities throughout the USA. Why not have them read to your classes for Read Across America on March 2? They can read a book from their country and also inform your students about going and hosting an AFSer in the future. To find those AFSers near you call ...See More

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debate

by Mardiece

Jan 5, 2010

Does anyone know of a school that has a debate team in Northern Calif. or Nevada? I'm not familiar with debate action, and I'd like to have my GATE kids see a debate in action.

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socaliforniamagistra Hi! Great idea! The term for debate is forensics. Check out this website: [link removed]!

On 1/05/10, Mardiece wrote: > Does anyone know of a school that has a debate team in > Northern Calif. or Nevada? I'm not familiar with debate > action, and I'd like to have my GATE kids see a debate in > action.

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socaliforniamagistra Have you seen the 2007 movie, 'The Great Debaters'? It stars Denzel Washington and has become a terrific way to introduce students to debate and details some subjects that would provoke a good debate in your classroom. It's PG-13, so you might want to preview it first to see if it is appropriate/acceptable to your school community. Historic backgro...See More

Jan 5, 2010

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